Sandeep Sharma Shines with Historic Wickets in IPL Match Against Mumbai Indians
Sandeep Sharma's Impactful Performance
In a remarkable display of skill, Sandeep Sharma reaffirmed his status as one of the most underrated bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by taking the crucial wicket of Rohit Sharma during the Rajasthan Royals' (RR) triumph over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on April 7. The seasoned pacer dismissed the former MI captain for just five runs after six deliveries, marking a significant turning point as the five-time champions sought to chase a daunting target of 151 runs in merely 11 overs. Sandeep trapped Rohit in front of the stumps, achieving this milestone for the sixth time in his IPL career. Notably, he has also dismissed Virat Kohli seven times in the league, showcasing an unparalleled record against two of India's greatest batsmen.
Sandeep Sharma's Record-Breaking Achievements
This latest dismissal of Rohit marks the sixth occasion Sandeep has achieved this feat, making him the leading pacer in this regard. He shares this record with R. Vinay Kumar and ranks third overall among all bowlers, with only Sunil Narine and Amit Mishra ahead of him. Additionally, Sandeep's seven dismissals of Virat Kohli stand as the highest by any bowler in IPL history.
Top Bowlers Dismissing Rohit Sharma in IPL
| Player | Number of Times Dismissed Rohit Sharma |
| Sunil Narine (Spinner) | 8 |
| Amit Mishra (Spinner) | 7 |
| Sandeep Sharma (Fast Bowler) | 6 |
| R Vinay Kumar (Fast Bowler) | 6 |
| Dwayne Bravo (Fast Bowler) | 5 |
| Umesh Yadav (Fast Bowler) | 5 |
Top Bowlers Dismissing Virat Kohli in IPL
| Player | Number of Times Dismissed Virat Kohli |
| Sandeep Sharma (Pacer) | 7 |
| Ashish Nehra (Pacer) | 6 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (Pacer) | 5 |
| Mohammed Shami (Pacer) | 5 |
Sandeep Sharma's Overall Record
With this latest match, Sandeep has now dismissed both Rohit and Virat a total of 13 times in his IPL career, the highest by any player in the league's history, surpassing Sunil Narine. No other pacer has achieved this milestone even ten times, making Sandeep's accomplishment even more remarkable.
| Player | Number of Times Dismissed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli |
| Sandeep Sharma (Pacer) | 13 |
| Sunil Narine (Spinner) | 12 |
| Amit Mishra (Spinner) | 10 |
| Dhawal Kulkarni (Pacer) | 8 |
| Mohammed Shami (Pacer) | 8 |
| Umesh Yadav (Pacer) | 8 |
| Ashish Nehra (Pacer) | 8 |
Overall, Sandeep Sharma has accumulated 149 wickets in his IPL career across 140 matches, ranking him sixth among pacers. He has previously played for the Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad before joining the Royals in 2023 as an injury replacement. The 32-year-old was retained for ₹4 crore ahead of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction.